IBM Wheelwriter 3 typewriter with top cover removed, exposing the internal print mechanism. Visible components include the main drive motor, stepper motors, gear assemblies, ribbon drive, flex cables, and multicolor wiring harness. The keyboard is visible below with keys including Q, W, E, R, T, Y and function keys. A small red piece of plastic is visible near the keyboard, possibly a dislodged component.
IBM Wheelwriter 3 typewriter with a fresh IBM ribbon cartridge installed in the print carriage. The cartridge is dark gray with a circular daisy wheel port and IBM logo visible. The carriage rail and internal mechanism are partially visible behind the cartridge. The keyboard below shows the full top row of keys including function keys on the left side.
restored* this typewriter . definitely did not break anything in the process 🙂
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*the generous usage of the word “restored” implies expertise and skills where there were in-fact none — but it feels good.